[Bronchiectasis in hemorrhagic rectocolitis. Apropos of a case]

Abstract

Bronchectasis is a rare complication of haemorrhagic rectocolitis, 28 case have been reported in the literature. We report a case in a 40-year-old patient who presented respiratory signs 13 years after the onset of haemorrhagic rectocolitis. The diagnosis was confirmed on the bronchogram showing involvement of the lower lobes on the right and the left. Local corticosteroids given by inhalation decreased the volume of the expectorations and improved bronchial obstruction. Abundant bronchorrhoea is characteristic of bronchectasia in haemorrhagic rectocolitis as in primary bronchectasia. Response to inhaled or systemic corticosteroids is good.